Nancy A Zacks is a science and technical writer with over 25 years of experience in the software development and medical device industries. She works part-time as a technical writing specialist for a medical device company in Southeastern Massachusetts, and provides technical writing services for small companies throughout New England.
Nancy holds a BA in Biology and Art from Hamilton/Kirkland Colleges, and an MS in Science Communication (Journalism) from Boston University.
As an
undergraduate, Nancy studied biology and art as preparation for a medical
illustration career. After two years as an illustrator at AARCO Medical
Art and Design, and The National Museum of Natural History, she enrolled
in the Science Communication program at the Boston University School of
Communication (COM). Nancy completed student medical reporting assignments
as well as internships at the New England Journal of Medicine
and Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, Massachusetts and graduated with
a focus on medical writing.
Nancy
designed, developed and wrote user documentation for Wang Laboratories,
Cytyc Corporation, ESA Magellan BioSciences, and Helicos BioSciences,
and Inso Corporation, and many other science and technology companies.
In the early
2000s Nancy worked as an information architect for Dynamic Diagrams, designing
and organizing early versions of scientific and technical websites, including
sites for Samsung Electronics, Ingenta, and the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology.
More
recently, Nancy has combined her writing experience, journalism education,
and horse interests in equine journalism. As a freelance writer, Nancy
writes articles about equine health for for The Horse Magazine,
the United States Eventing Association, The Equine Journal, and
Idexx Laboratories.
Nancy is a member of:
American Medical Writers Association
IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
Undergraduate degree in life science
Graduate degree in science journalism
Experience in science publishing, medical device, web and software development industries
Experience as a biological illustrator
Knowledge of technical writing best practices and processes
Expertise in producing clear, accurate, and concise writing for expert
and non-expert audiences
Experience with user-centered design methodology
